Auburn wide receiver Emory Blake (80) hauls in a reception against Alabama defensive back Robert Lester (37) in the Iron Bowl at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday.

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To say Emory Blake's playing career at Auburn had far better days than the 49-0 beatdown No. 2 Alabama handed the Tigers in the Iron Bowl on Saturday would be putting it mildly. Blake had three receptions for 56 yards to finish his senior season with 50 receptions for 789 yards and three touchdowns.

"I have a lot of great memories here at Auburn," Blake said. "Even though it's a tough season, I wouldn't change anything. I've learned a lot and I can't believe my time here is over with."

Blake finishes his career fifth in program history in receiving yards (2,022), receptions (128) and touchdown ...